Sunderland 4-0 Stoke City – Match Review
Sunderland picked up their first win of the season and lifted the pressure on Steve Bruce with an emphatic 4-0 thrashing of Stoke City at the Stadium of Light. Bruce had been under increasing scrutiny…
Newcastle provides the perfect platform to showcase credentials
Another weekend and another impressive Newcastle United performance has got everybody taking notice of the wonderful work of manager Alan Pardew. Despite being an unpopular choice ten months ago the 50-year-old has transformed the Magpies’…
Venky’s dismiss talk that Blackburn are to be sold
Blackburn owners The Venky Group have confirmed that despite increased rumours of late, the club is not for sale. The Indian based organisation have had an ill-fated period in control of the Lancashire club, with…
Micah Richards backed for England
England under-21 manager Stuart Pearce has stated that it is only a matter of time before Micah Richards get a call-up to the senior side. Three Lions boss Fabio Capello has preferred Glen Johnson at…
Cech gives his backing to Andre Villas-Boas
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has stated that Andre Villas Boas should not be judged until the end of the season, and that he has the drive and ambition to achieve success at Stamford Bridge. The…
Hatem Ben Arfa targets more goals
Newcastle attacker Hatem Ben Arfa has stated that his goal against Bolton on Boxing Day is the first of many this season, as he looks to play an important role at the club. The French…
Arsenal misfit set for Monaco move
Sebastian Squillaci has emerged as a transfer target for French side AS Monaco, according to the Mirror. The French club - who were relegated from Ligue 1 last season - are bankrolled by a Russian…
Bundesliga Review – Dortmund Nose Ahead of Competitors
There were only three winners in the Bundesliga this weekend. Cologne edged out Kaiserslautern thanks to Odise Roshi’s header and Hannover’s leading goalscorer Mohammed Abdellaoue shot the 96 to a narrow win at Hertha Berlin.…
Why QPR Supporters are well within their rights
Although the atmosphere after 90 minutes at Loftus Road could only be described as euphoric on Wednesday night, 30 minutes before the final whistle were real signs of discontent among the home crowd. As the…
Manchester City close the gap
Manchester City has closed the gap on rivals Manchester United at the top of the Premier League to five points, after beating West Brom 4-0 on Wednesday night. The Etihad Stadium outfit gave Carlos Tevez…